Research Geneticist, U.S. Department of Agriculture
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Michael Casler's is interested in the genetics and breeding of perennial forage, biofuel, and turf grasses. Genetics of traits related to nutritional value, cell-wall structure, cell-wall degradation, and bioenergy conversion; pest resistances; and stress tolerances (drought, freezing, and grazing) are primary subjects of Casler's research.
Research Interests
- Genetics and breeding of perennial forage, biofuel, and turf grasses
- Genetics of plant traits related to nutritional value, cell-wall structure, cell-wall degradation, and bioenergy conversion; pest resistances; stress tolerances
- Quantitative and molecular genetics
- Evolution and domestication of perennial grasses